New lite and leaned my table forward - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

DukeNukem · 03-07-2007, 04:14 AM

I just bought a new lite and I leaned my table forward what a differance it made.A while ago I read where Dewalt makes a table that can be leaned up in the back. Well I did the same with the one I built and looking down on a pattern is a lot different then looking into a pattern, I just thought I'd share. This has made a world of difference. WOW

Jerry

Minnesota scroller · 03-07-2007, 04:22 AM

When I first got my Dewalt and stand, Ozarkhillbilly suggested tilting the stand. I thought it was just him. I tried it and dang, Bill was right again. It's easier on the eyes and back.

Greenfield_Bob · 03-07-2007, 08:33 AM

I have a Delta P 20 and it has always been tilted forward, here a while back I set it back to level, gee I couldn't cut on it at all. It's back the way it used to be.

Bob

miamw · 03-07-2007, 01:01 PM

There is an article on Kayla Helseth on page 28 of the Spring issue of SSWC. If you look at the picture of her DeWalt, she's got the spring loaded thingy to raise the arm as well as the wedge stand for it to tilt it. I tilted mine with a block of wood which does fine for now. I had utilized the block of wood before seeing her picture and was so surprised to see that DeWalt had the accesory to tilt the saw. I don't think I'm going to buy that unless my block of wood idea causes too much vibration. There is a noticeable slight vibration with the block, but not enough for me to buy the accessory. Tilting the table sure makes a difference in your ability to accurately follow the lines.

ChuckD · 03-07-2007, 08:22 PM

My P-20 has the third leg in the back attachment so it make it a lot easier than the Hegner that has a piece of 4X4 under the back leg. No problem with vibration on that.

Mick Walker · 03-08-2007, 04:15 PM

Mia, you should use a block of "SOFT" wood.

Woodbutcher68 · 03-08-2007, 06:08 PM

I've got a "spring loaded thingy" called a Jim Dandy Arm Lifter mounted on mine too. My table has been at maximum tilt since the day I put it together

miamw · 03-08-2007, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick Walker

Mia, you should use a block of "SOFT" wood.

Thanks! I'm going to give it try. I got these exotic hardwood blocks out of the dumpster

and since they're too hard for compound cutting, I'm using them under the back of the saw. I'll have to find another use for them since you're right they're probably too hard to raise the saw and cause vibration.

03-07-2007, 04:14 AM	#1
DukeNukem Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,189	New lite and leaned my table forward I just bought a new lite and I leaned my table forward what a differance it made.A while ago I read where Dewalt makes a table that can be leaned up in the back. Well I did the same with the one I built and looking down on a pattern is a lot different then looking into a pattern, I just thought I'd share. This has made a world of difference. WOW Jerry __________________ Don't worry be scrolling Last edited by DukeNukem; 03-07-2007 at 03:15 PM.

03-07-2007, 04:22 AM	#2
Minnesota scroller Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SW MN Posts: 1,706	When I first got my Dewalt and stand, Ozarkhillbilly suggested tilting the stand. I thought it was just him. I tried it and dang, Bill was right again. It's easier on the eyes and back. __________________ Mike Making sawdust with a Dremel 1680. www.picturetrail.com/naturephotos

03-07-2007, 08:33 AM	#3
Greenfield_Bob Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 1,417	I have a Delta P 20 and it has always been tilted forward, here a while back I set it back to level, gee I couldn't cut on it at all. It's back the way it used to be. Bob __________________ Delta P-20 & Q-3 Ever notice that anyone going slower than you is an idiot, but anyone going faster than you is a maniac?

03-07-2007, 01:01 PM	#4
miamw Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 461	There is an article on Kayla Helseth on page 28 of the Spring issue of SSWC. If you look at the picture of her DeWalt, she's got the spring loaded thingy to raise the arm as well as the wedge stand for it to tilt it. I tilted mine with a block of wood which does fine for now. I had utilized the block of wood before seeing her picture and was so surprised to see that DeWalt had the accesory to tilt the saw. I don't think I'm going to buy that unless my block of wood idea causes too much vibration. There is a noticeable slight vibration with the block, but not enough for me to buy the accessory. Tilting the table sure makes a difference in your ability to accurately follow the lines. __________________ Mia We are the music makers. We are the dreamers of dreams. Easy scrollin' with a DW788

03-07-2007, 08:22 PM	#5
ChuckD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Beautiful Southern Oregon Posts: 694	My P-20 has the third leg in the back attachment so it make it a lot easier than the Hegner that has a piece of 4X4 under the back leg. No problem with vibration on that. __________________ Chuck D A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour. Hegner 18, Delta p-20, Griz 14 inch Band saw

03-08-2007, 04:15 PM	#6
Mick Walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 1,335	Mia, you should use a block of "SOFT" wood. __________________ Mick, - Delta P-20 The future ain't what it used to be.

03-08-2007, 06:08 PM	#7
Woodbutcher68 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hammond, IN Posts: 828	I've got a "spring loaded thingy" called a Jim Dandy Arm Lifter mounted on mine too. My table has been at maximum tilt since the day I put it together __________________ Fred There's a fine line between woodworking and insanity, I'm just not sure which side of the line I'm on!

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